Police: 1 killed, 13 injured after lightning strike at Jackson Township archery range

Police say that it happened just before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the archery range, located on Perrineville Road.

Matt Trapani

Jul 16, 2025, 11:42 PM

Updated 2 hr ago

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One person was killed and at least 13 others were injured after a lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Jackson Township.
Police say that it happened just before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the archery range, located on Perrineville Road.
Police say a 61-year-old man was killed, and 13 others were suffering from a variety of injuries, ranging from burns to “complaints of not feeling well.” Police say the injured victims ranged in age from 7 to 61. They were taken to hospitals for treatment.
A witness tells News 12 that the people hurt were all part of a Boy Scout troop.
Gov. Phil Murphy said he was briefed about the situation.
"Please pray for everyone involved in this tragic incident," Murphy wrote on X.
Stay with News 12 for more on this developing story.